lehighvalleylive.com topics: george hitchotag:topics.lehighvalleylive.com,2015:tag/george%20hitcho2015-03-03T22:36:20ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceNorthampton County district attorney criticizes Gov. Wolf's halt on executionstag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2015:/breaking-news/index.ssf/4413.152073052015-02-13T19:30:09Z2015-02-13T22:33:23ZJohn Morganelli expects someone to file litigation against the governor to force him to lift the moratorium, he said.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
John Morganelli expects someone to file litigation against the governor to force him to lift the moratorium, he said.
George Hitcho will get new attorney as he appeals death penalty in Freemansburg murdertag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2014:/bethlehem/index.ssf/4151.119212642014-01-02T22:29:47Z2014-01-02T23:32:13ZThe 48-year-old inmate said Chief Public Defender Michael Corriere was ineffective, but Corriere was already leaving his case as he exits office.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
The 48-year-old inmate said Chief Public Defender Michael Corriere was ineffective, but Corriere was already leaving his case as he exits office.
Cop killer George Hitcho's attempt to reclaim guns denied on technical groundstag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.96458662012-12-19T22:20:55Z2012-12-19T23:55:03ZAs a felon on death row, Hitcho is forbidden from possessing firearms, said Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
As a felon on death row, Hitcho is forbidden from possessing firearms, said Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.
One year after Freemansburg police Officer Robert Lasso's murder, loved ones trying to copetag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.88233102012-08-11T08:55:41Z2012-08-11T00:23:59ZA memorial 5K is slated for Sunday morning to remember Lasso as is a Sept. 9 car show in Hanover Township, Northampton County.Sarah M. Wojcik | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/swojcik/index.html
A memorial 5K is slated for Sunday morning to remember Lasso as is a Sept. 9 car show in Hanover Township, Northampton County.
Killer's associate leads high-speed chase from Freemansburg to South Whitehall Township, police saytag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.88154132012-08-09T18:45:15Z2012-08-09T23:35:53ZTodd Schaedel, who obstructed the Robert Lasso murder investigation, was charged this morning, police say.Sarah M. Wojcik | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/swojcik/index.html
Todd Schaedel, who obstructed the Robert Lasso murder investigation, was charged this morning, police say.
Family, friends, strangers plan run honoring Robert Lasso year after his deathtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.85715562012-06-25T08:47:40Z2012-06-25T11:55:24ZThe Running For Robert 5k is scheduled for Aug. 12, a year and one day after the Freemansburg police officer was killed in the line of duty.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
The Running For Robert 5k is scheduled for Aug. 12, a year and one day after the Freemansburg police officer was killed in the line of duty.
Friend of George Hitcho Jr. pleads to summary offenses for threatening man who called 911tag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.84507872012-06-04T16:05:25Z2012-06-04T21:39:49ZTodd Douglass Schaedel spent three months in prison after he misled police in their investigation into the death of Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Todd Douglass Schaedel spent three months in prison after he misled police in their investigation into the death of Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso.
'Empty life' awaits George Hitcho Jr. on death row, says experttag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.84354752012-06-03T08:49:14Z2012-06-02T21:23:02ZHitcho will most likely spend 22 hours a day in isolation a 6-foot by 9-foot cell in a Pennsylvania maximum-security facility.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Hitcho will most likely spend 22 hours a day in isolation a 6-foot by 9-foot cell in a Pennsylvania maximum-security facility.
George Hitcho Jr. appeals murder conviction, death sentence in Northampton County Courttag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.84284902012-05-31T20:40:00Z2012-05-31T23:52:36ZChief Public Defender Michael Corriere said there wasn't enough evidence to convict Hitcho of first-degree murder.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Chief Public Defender Michael Corriere said there wasn't enough evidence to convict Hitcho of first-degree murder.
George Hitcho Jr. sentenced to death for murder of Freemansburg police officer Robert Lassotag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83852792012-05-24T18:50:00Z2012-05-25T09:00:48ZThe jurors deliberated for approximately two and a half hours before returning with the death sentence. See VIDEO of Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli. Take a NEWS POLL.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
The jurors deliberated for approximately two and a half hours before returning with the death sentence. See VIDEO of Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli. Take a NEWS POLL.
Jury asks judge for clarification of mercy amid George Hitcho Jr. sentencingtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83852112012-05-24T18:25:00Z2012-05-24T18:41:45ZUnder Pennsylvania state law, a jury may decide to show mercy to a defendant facing the death penalty if they find there are mitigating circumstances for their crime.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Under Pennsylvania state law, a jury may decide to show mercy to a defendant facing the death penalty if they find there are mitigating circumstances for their crime.
George Hitcho Jr. 'deserves to be in jail for the rest of his life,' defense attorney says, but not deathtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83845922012-05-24T16:47:49Z2012-05-24T17:15:58ZA Northampton County jury is set to begin deliberating this afternoon on life in prison or death for Hitcho, convicted of killing Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
A Northampton County jury is set to begin deliberating this afternoon on life in prison or death for Hitcho, convicted of killing Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso.
George Hitcho Jr. deserves to die, Northampton County district attorney tells jurytag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83839762012-05-24T14:48:03Z2012-05-24T14:51:17ZChief Public Defender Michael Corriere will give his closing arguments to the jury before jurors deliberate. Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Chief Public Defender Michael Corriere will give his closing arguments to the jury before jurors deliberate.
George Hitcho Jr.'s neighbor tells of death threats, jury to deliberate sentence Thursdaytag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83788742012-05-23T20:50:00Z2012-05-23T22:59:36ZChief Public Defender Michael Corriere's main argument in support of life in prison, prior to resting his case, is Hitcho has brain damage that hinders his ability to control his actions.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Chief Public Defender Michael Corriere's main argument in support of life in prison, prior to resting his case, is Hitcho has brain damage that hinders his ability to control his actions.
George Hitcho Jr.'s level of brain damage is focus of testimony in death penalty phase - UPDATEtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83762072012-05-23T17:00:34Z2012-05-23T17:00:53ZHitcho was convicted Thursday of gunning down Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso last August.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Hitcho was convicted Thursday of gunning down Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso last August.
Robert A. Lasso Police Center opens in Freemansburgtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83736272012-05-23T01:30:00Z2012-05-23T11:36:10ZThe new 3,000 square foot facility will be used for records, computers, televisions and several offices, officials said. See PHOTOS from the event.Phillip Molnar | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/pmolnar/index.html
The new 3,000 square foot facility will be used for records, computers, televisions and several offices, officials said. See PHOTOS from the event.
Defense stops pursuing allegations George Hitcho Jr. was molested following objectiontag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83712972012-05-22T19:04:07Z2012-05-22T23:10:29ZThe defense focused on establishing Hitcho's past generous behavior and shift in personality prior to the death of Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso. The hearing has concluded for today.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
The defense focused on establishing Hitcho's past generous behavior and shift in personality prior to the death of Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso. The hearing has concluded for today.
Testimony about George Hitcho Jr. being molested sends attorneys, judge into chambers in sentencing phase of murder trialtag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83685862012-05-22T14:22:16Z2012-05-22T14:42:49ZThe line of questioning is not allowed. Hitcho was convicted last week of killing Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso in August.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
The line of questioning is not allowed. Hitcho was convicted last week of killing Freemansburg police officer Robert Lasso in August.
Brain damage left George Hitcho Jr. less able to handle stress, attorney saystag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83658182012-05-22T00:03:36Z2012-05-22T00:15:34ZDrug usage, and head trauma have caused a shift in Hitcho's personality over the last few years, friends and experts testified today.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Drug usage, and head trauma have caused a shift in Hitcho's personality over the last few years, friends and experts testified today.
Robert Lasso's family says they'll be haunted for the rest of their livestag:www.lehighvalleylive.com,2012:/bethlehem/index.ssf//4151.83652442012-05-21T22:00:34Z2012-05-22T00:28:57ZFive family members of Lasso gave victim impact statements at George Hitcho's sentencing hearing this morning. A jury must decide whether he should be sentenced to death of life in prison.Tom Shortell | The Express-Timeshttp://connect.lehighvalleylive.com/user/toshortell/index.html
Five family members of Lasso gave victim impact statements at George Hitcho's sentencing hearing this morning. A jury must decide whether he should be sentenced to death of life in prison.